ESSENTIAL MUSIC ACTS OF THIS CENTURY #25-21. 

Caffè  Lattè looks back on:

 

THE TOP 30 ESSENTIAL  MUSIC ACTS

OF THIS QUARTER CENTURY

 

Caffè Lattè reveals the 30 most significant and influential music acts whose success began in the 21st century. Acts, such as Eminem, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas and Daft Punk for example, began releasing music prior to 2000 and are therefore excluded.

25

BTS

K-Pop expanded its popularity during this century. Boyband BTS fast became the leading exponent in the West. Members Jimin and Jung Kook launched successful solo careers.

 

24

DUA LIPA

Dua Lipa is accruing a strong list of hit songs. These include her global smash duet with Elton John “Cold Heart” and solo outings “Levitating” and “Training Season”.

 

23

KENDRICK LAMAR

Kendrick Lamar has attracted critical acclaim for his unique brand of West Coast Rap.

 

22

TROYE SIVAN

This Australian innovative musician keeps pushing boundaries with his lyrical content as well as musical styles. If he maintains his quality, Troye Sivan is likely to increase his ranking in the near future.

 

21

CALVIN HARRIS

Producer Calvin Harris has racked up several UK #1 hits, including: “Summer”, “Feels” and “We Found Love”.